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Press Release
Justice Richard Williams as Cayman’s Grand Court Judge
The present Supreme Court Judge on Providenciales, Mr Justice Williams has been appointed to the position of Judge of the Grand Court of Cayman Islands. He will complete his duties in Turks and Caicos Islands in mid-August 2011 and takes up his new position on 12 September 2011.
Justice Williams was called to the English Bar in 1988 and practiced as a barrister in London chambers before first coming to Turks and Caicos Islands as a litigation attorney. He left to take up the position of Senior Magistrate and acting President of the Family Court in St Vincent and the Grenadines.
He returned in 2002 on appointment as Resident Magistrate on Providenciales, a position he held until being appointed Chief Magistrate in 2004. Four years later, in May 2008, he was elevated to the Supreme Court bench.
He was the first Supreme Court judge to sit full time on Providenciales and was appointed to cope with the rapidly increasing work load in that Court. He has not only had to cope with a very heavy caseload but he has also overseen the establishment of the new Court and Registry on Leeward Highway.
Justice Williams has served with great dedication and distinction. His contribution has been invaluable and his humour and judicial skills will be sorely missed by his colleagues on the Bench and at the Bar.
We congratulate him on his appointment and wish him and his family well in their new home.
